Evergreen High School shooting victim identified as community mourns

By: Brooke Williams, Phil Rankin | Fox 31

DENVER (KDVR) — One of the two victims hospitalized after the shooting at Evergreen High School has been identified.

The family of 18-year-old Matthew Silverstone released a photo and statement through the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday afternoon.

“The family appreciates the community’s concern and support, but as we remain focused on our loved one’s recovery, we respectfully request privacy as we continue to heal and navigate the road ahead,” the statement said.

As of Friday morning, a spokesperson for St. Anthony Hospital said the victim at that hospital was still in critical condition. The other victim, who was transferred to Children’s Hospital Colorado, is in serious condition, a step better than critical, a hospital spokesperson said.

The second hospitalized victim’s family has asked for privacy, according to the sheriff’s office, and has chosen not to release a statement or photo.

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